Nucor employees working as Process Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is in line with the average of Process Engineer professionals at Nucor worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Process Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,250 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,350 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Process Engineer at Nucor is $126,481 per year or $61 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $198,999 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $100,509 (25th percentile) and $161,119 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 27 salaries submitted by Nucor Process Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $48 and $77 per hour.
Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,376 and $13,427 monthly.
Process Engineer with an estimated total pay of $128K - $182K/yr